MINUTES
OF A REGULAR MEETING
The meeting was called to order at
A roll call was taken which showed council
members Sterling Rees, Russ Cowan, Larry Murray, and John Gardner present. Beverly
Hansen was excused. The Mayor stated that the meeting was a regularly called
meeting and that notice of the time, place and agenda of the meeting had been
provided to the local news media and to each member of the governing body.
Others present included City Manager
The opening prayer was given by Russ Cowan.
MINUTES
A motion was made by Sterling Rees to approve
the minutes of the meeting of
PURCHASE
ORDERS
A motion was made John Gardner to approve the following
purchase orders. Motion seconded by Russ
Cowan. Motion carried unanimously.
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36577 |
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$ 32,920.00 |
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36298 36245 36526 36576 35768 3657836584 |
Freedom Mailing Gall’s Inc. US Design & Trophy McNeil Duncan, CPA Thatcher Chemical Fred Moreton & Company Zions Bank MCI Worldcom McKeachnie & Allred Cindy Barton-Coombs Moon Joel Berrett K & K Sanitation UBET Cellular UBTA Communications LCL Oil |
700.32 750.26 890.00 2,800.00 909.79 1,175.00 22,200.00 801.93 4,191.34 775.00 9,385.97 775.00 30,957.55 1,206.23 1,980.03 3,141.76 $115,560.18 |
MAYOR APPOINTMENT
– EXPANDED WATER DISTRICT
STUDY COMMITTEE
Mayor Lloyd Burton appointed Brad Hancock and Sterling Rees to serve on the committee that is made up of two representatives from Roosevelt City Council, Neola Water District, Cedarview Montwell Water District, and Randy Crozier of the Duchesne County Water Conservancy District. A motion was made by Larry Murray to approve these appointments. Motion seconded by Russ Cowan. Motion carried unanimously.
BUSINESS
LICENSE APPLICATIONS
Council reviewed a home occupation business
license application from Melissa Kelsey for Melissa’s Miracle Maids. After review and discussion, a motion was
made by Russ Cowan to approve this application.
Motion seconded by John Gardner.
Motion carried unanimously.
BUILDING AUTHORITY MEETING
A motion was made by Russ Cowan to go into a Building Authority meeting. Motion seconded by Larry Murray. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Lloyd Burton called the regular council meeting back into session.
RESOLUTION
NO. 2003-201 – LEASE
WITH BUILDING AUTHORITY
FOR
Council
reviewed Resolution No. 201-2003, consideration for adoption of a resolution of
the city Council of Roosevelt City, Duchesne County, Utah (the
"CITY") authorizing and approving the execution of a first amendment
to lease agreement amending the lease agreement by and between the City and the
Municipal Building Authority of
Roosevelt City, Utah (the "AUTHORITY"); authorizing and approving the
execution by said City of a first amendment to sublease agreement amending the
sublease agreement by and between said city and the Uintah Basin Association of
Governments ("UBAG") authorizing the issuance and sale by the
Authority of its taxable lease revenue bonds, Series 2003 in the aggregate
principal amount of 210,000; authorizing execution of a first supplemental
master resolution dated as of April 1, 2003, amending the master resolution
dated as of July 1, 2001, a first amendment to ground lease by and between the
authority and UBAG, security documents as amended, and other documents required
in connection therewith; authorizing the completion of construction of an
office building and related improvements; authorizing the taking of all other
actions necessary to the consummation of the transaction contemplated by this resolution;
and related matters. After review and
discussion, a motion was made by Russ Cowan to approve this resolution. Motion seconded by Sterling Rees. Motion carried unanimously.
SIGNS BLOCKING
MOTORISTS VIEW DISCUSSION
Council discussed a safety concern with two
signs that block the view of motorist. These two sites were identified at
Highway 40 and
DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION
PLAN DISCUSSION
Mayor Burton explained the process that was taken in deciding on a Downtown Revitalization Plan as the city’s one year project for PCIB funding. After discussion, a motion was made by Larry Murray to accept this as the number one project. Motion seconded by Russ Cowan. Motion carried unanimously.
STATE STREET AND HIGHWAY 40 TRAFFIC
CONTROL DEVICE DISCUSSION
City Manager Brad Hancock reported on his
visit with Utah Department of Transportation representatives. Brad learned that the city is going to have
to make some changes to the intersection before UDOT will put in a light. These changes will be costly and include
straightening
GOLF
CLUB TOURNAMENT FEE DISCUSSION
City Manager Brad Hancock asked council’s
direction regarding tournaments for the Men’s and Women’s Golf Associations. There are three requirements that need to be
met that requires green fee payment for a tournament
as follows: 1. Over 20 players, 2. Closure of the course, and 3. the Golf Pro
does the scoring. These Associations
would not fall under these requirements.
FINANCIAL
REQUEST FROM FIRE CHIEF
Fire Chief Lee Rockwood is asking Council for an
additional $2,500.00 to purchase SCBA’s (Self
Contained Breathing Apparatus) for his department. A motion was made by Larry Murray to
authorize this request and pay this $2,500 out of unappropriated
surplus the purchase of SCBA’s can be made. Motion seconded by
REVITALIZATION
FUNDS FOR RECREATION PROGRAM
City Manager Brad Hancock reported on a meeting
with the Duchesne County Commissioners and Doug Nielsen, Road Supervisor for
the county. This meeting was also
attended by Parks and Recreation Director Linden Dye and City Recorder Carolyn
Wilcken. The Commissioners have committed
$75,000 to go toward a recreation project.
After discussion, a motion was made by Sterling Rees to accept expansion
of
REVIEW
OF BUSINESS LICENSE
A driver with the Vernal Cab Company has been
caught selling narcotics out of his vehicle here in
POLICE
DEPARTMENT STATISTICS
Police Chief Steve Hooley gave a presentation on
the yearly statistics for his department.
COUNCIL
CONCERNS
Sterling Rees –
Russ Cowan – Russ asked that the sidewalk located at
A motion was made by Russ Cowan to adjourn the meeting. Motion seconded by Sterling Rees. Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
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Lloyd Burton, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Carolyn Wilcken, Recorder